Patents by Inventor William R. Farmer
William R. Farmer has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11933708Abstract: A measurement system includes an atomizer, an impactor, a particle counter, and a discharge reservoir. The atomizer has a liquid intake port and a gas intake port configured to aerosolize a liquid received at the liquid intake port. The impactor has an inlet coupled to the atomizer and has a first output port and a second output port. The impactor is configured to separate droplets wherein those droplets smaller than a selected cut point are directed to the first output port and those droplets larger than the selected cut point are directed to the second output port. The particle counter is coupled to the first output port and is configured to count particles larger than at least one particle size cut point. The discharge reservoir is coupled to the second output port.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: TSI IncorporatedInventors: Hee-Siew Han, Kenneth R Farmer, II, Nathan T. Birkeland, Richard J. Remiarz, Timothy S. Russell, William D. Dick
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Patent number: 10323261Abstract: A polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymer composition is provided. The composition comprises a plurality of polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymer molecules. The polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymer molecules (i) comprise 3-hydroxybutyrate monomers and 4-hydroxybutyrate monomers, (ii) have a monomeric molar percentage of 4-hydroxybutyrate monomers of 23.5 to 75%, and (iii) have a biobased content of ?80%. Also provided is a method of making a polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymer composition. The method comprises culturing an organism in the presence of one or more carbon raw materials under conditions under which (a) the one or more carbon raw materials are converted to 3-hydroxybutyryl-CoA and 4-hydroxybutyryl-CoA and (b) the 3-hydroxybutyryl-CoA and the 4-hydroxybutyryl-CoA are polymerized to form the polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymer molecules, thereby forming the composition. The organism has been genetically engineered to comprise particular enzymatic activities, and to not comprise other particular enzymatic activities.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2017Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: CJ CHEILJEDANG CORPORATIONInventors: Thomas Martin Ramseier, Jeffrey A. Bickmeier, William R. Farmer, Catherine Morse, Himani Chinnapen, Oliver P. Peoples, Yossef Shabtai
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Publication number: 20180057848Abstract: A polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymer composition is provided. The composition comprises a plurality of polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymer molecules. The polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymer molecules (i) comprise 3-hydroxybutyrate monomers and 4-hydroxybutyrate monomers, (ii) have a monomeric molar percentage of 4-hydroxybutyrate monomers of 23.5 to 75%, and (iii) have a biobased content of ?80%. Also provided is a method of making a polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymer composition. The method comprises culturing an organism in the presence of one or more carbon raw materials under conditions under which (a) the one or more carbon raw materials are converted to 3-hydroxybutyryl-CoA and 4-hydroxybutyryl-CoA and (b) the 3-hydroxybutyryl-CoA and the 4-hydroxybutyryl-CoA are polymerized to form the polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymer molecules, thereby forming the composition. The organism has been genetically engineered to comprise particular enzymatic activities, and to not comprise other particular enzymatic activities.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2017Publication date: March 1, 2018Inventors: Thomas Martin Ramseier, Jeffrey A. Bickmeier, William R. Farmer, Catherine Morse, Himani Chinnapen, Oliver P. Peoples, Yossef Shabtai
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Publication number: 20170016035Abstract: Methods and genetically engineered hosts for the production of 3-carbon, 4-carbon and 5-carbon products, polymers and copolymers in methylotrophic bacteria are described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2014Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Thomas M. Ramseier, Dong-eun Chang, Jian-rong Gao, William R. Farmer, Oliver P. Peoples
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Publication number: 20150240273Abstract: A polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymer composition is provided. The composition comprises a plurality of polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymer molecules. The polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymer molecules (i) comprise 3-hydroxybutyrate monomers and 4-hydroxybutyrate monomers, (ii) have a monomeric molar percentage of 4-hydroxybutyrate monomers of 23.5 to 75%, and (iii) have a biobased content of ?80%. Also provided is a method of making a polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymer composition. The method comprises culturing an organism in the presence of one or more carbon raw materials under conditions under which (a) the one or more carbon raw materials are converted to 3-hydroxybutyryl-CoA and 4-hydroxybutyryl-CoA and (b) the 3-hydroxybutyryl-CoA and the 4-hydroxybutyryl-CoA are polymerized to form the polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymer molecules, thereby forming the composition. The organism has been genetically engineered to comprise particular enzymatic activities, and to not comprise other particular enzymatic activities.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2013Publication date: August 27, 2015Applicant: Metabolix, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Martin Ramseier, Jeffrey A. Bickmeier, William R. Farmer, Catherine Morse, Himani Chinnapen, Oliver P. Peoples, Yossef Shabtai
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Patent number: 9090898Abstract: Recombinant hosts for producing polyhydroxyalkanoates and methods of producing polyhydroxyalkanoates from renewable carbon substrates are provided. Certain recombinant hosts that produce 5 carbon chemicals such as 5-aminopentanoate (5AP), 5-hydroxyvalerate (5HV), glutarate, and 1,5 pentanediol (PDO) are also provided. One embodiment provides a recombinant host expressing a gene encoding a heterologous enzyme selected from the group consisting of a polyhydroxyalkanoate synthase and a 5-hydroxyvalerate-CoA (5HV-CoA) transferase, wherein the host produces a polymer containing 5-hydroxyvalerate. Preferably, the host expresses both a polyhydroxyalkanoate synthase and a 5HV-CoA transferase. The host can be prokaryotic or eukaryotic. A preferred prokaryotic host is E. coli. The polymers produced by the recombinant hosts can be homopolymers or copolymers of 5-hydroxyvalerate. A preferred copolymer is poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-5-hydroxyvalerate).Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2009Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: Metabolix, Inc.Inventors: William R. Farmer, Jeff Bickmeier, Chenfeng Lu, Dong-Eun Chang, Frank Skraly, Thomas Martin Ramseier
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Patent number: 9084467Abstract: Processes and methods for making biobased gamma-butyrolactone from renewable carbon resources are described herein.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2011Date of Patent: July 21, 2015Assignee: Metabolix, Inc.Inventors: Johan van Walsem, Erik Anderson, John Licata, Kevin A. Sparks, William R. Farmer, Christopher Mirley, Jeffrey A. Bickmeier, Ann D'Ambruoso, Frank A. Skraly, Thomas M. Ramseier, Melarkode S. Sivasubramanian, Yossef Shabtai
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Publication number: 20150159184Abstract: Methods and genetically engineered hosts for the production of poly-4-hydroxybutrate and 4-carbon products are described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2013Publication date: June 11, 2015Inventors: Thomas M. Ramseier, Christopher W.J. McChalicher, William R. Farmer, Zhigang Zhang, Dong-Eun Chang, Jeff Bickmeier, Julie Beaulieu, Catherine Morse
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Publication number: 20140170714Abstract: Post purification processes and methods for making pure biobased gamma-butyrolactone from renewable carbon resources comprising filtration and/or distillation and/or peroxide treatment are described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2012Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: METABOLIX, INC.Inventors: Johan Van Walsem, John Licata, Erik A. Anderson, Kevin A. Sparks, William R. Farmer, Christopher Mirley, Jeffrey A. Bickmeier, Frank A. Skraly, Thomas M. Ramseier, Ann D'Ambruoso, Melarkode S. Sivasubramanian, Yossef Shabtai, Derek Samuelson, Stephen Harris
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Publication number: 20140114082Abstract: Processes and methods for making biobased tetrahydrofuran products from renewable carbon resources are described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2012Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: METABOLIX, INC.Inventors: Johan van Walsem, Erik Anderson, John Licata, Kevin A. Sparks, William R. Farmer, Christopher Mirley, Jeffrey A. Bickmeier, Ann D'Ambruoso, Frank Skraly, Thomas M. Ramseier, M. S. Sivasubramanian, Oliver P. Peoples, Yossef Shabtai
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Publication number: 20130046075Abstract: A double-walled plastic jar for cosmetic materials, having an inner compartment to hold the cosmetic, and an annular outer side wall defining the exterior of the jar. The inner compartment carries the lip that seals with a screw cap, and also carries an external skirt, which latter has the screw threads for engagement by the cap. In addition, a weight is disposed in a-concealed manner in the base of the jar, between the walls, to give the jar a heft feel, characteristic of glass or thick plastic walls.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2011Publication date: February 21, 2013Inventors: Johan van Walsem, Erik Anderson, John Licata, Kevin A. Sparks, William R. Farmer, Christopher Mirley, Jeffrey A. Bickmeier, Ann D'Ambruoso, Frank A. Skraly, Thomas M. Ramseier, M.S. Sivasubramanian, Yossef Shabtai
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Publication number: 20100168481Abstract: Recombinant hosts for producing polyhydroxyalkanoates and methods of producing polyhydroxyalkanoates from renewable carbon substrates are provided. Certain recombinant hosts that produce 5 carbon chemicals such as 5-aminopentanoate (5AP), 5-hydroxyvalerate (5HV), glutarate, and 1,5 pentanediol (PDO) are also provided. One embodiment provides a recombinant host expressing a gene encoding a heterologous enzyme selected from the group consisting of a polyhydroxyalkanoate synthase and a 5-hydroxyvalerate-CoA (5HV-CoA) transferase, wherein the host produces a polymer containing 5-hydroxyvalerate. Preferably, the host expresses both a polyhydroxyalkanoate synthase and a 5HV-CoA transferase. The host can be prokaryotic or eukaryotic. A preferred prokaryotic host is E. coli. The polymers produced by the recombinant hosts can be homopolymers or copolymers of 5-hydroxyvalerate. A preferred copolymer is poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-5-hydroxyvalerate).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2009Publication date: July 1, 2010Inventors: William R. Farmer, Jeff Bickmeier, Chenfeng Lu, Dong-Eun Chang, Frank Skraly, Thomas Martin Ramseier
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Patent number: 4561202Abstract: An ornament has a frame. There is a central fixed disc attached to the frame and a picture of the central fixed disc. An annulus surrounds the central fixed disc and is rotatably mounted in the frame. A magnet is positioned in the annulus. Weighted figures are mounted on the rotatable annulus. The figures bear a relationship to the picture on the central fixed disc. A magnet can rotate the annulus by magnetic effect on the magnet in the annulus so that the weighted figures rise and fall as the annulus rotates to change the displayed scene.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 1983Date of Patent: December 31, 1985Inventor: William R. Farmer
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Patent number: 4194737Abstract: A hollow body encloses a spherical weight which rolls around the inner surface of the body as the body itself is rotated over a playing field. The inner surface of the body has magnetic inserts and the spherical weight is fitted with internal magnets having pole pieces which are flush with the surface of the weight. As the hollow body is rolled, the magnetic elements occasionally come into contact with one another to momentarily secure the weight to the inner surface and thereby alter the rolling characteristics of the body.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 1978Date of Patent: March 25, 1980Inventor: William R. Farmer